Archive for February, 2012
Jordan Awash with Syrian Refugees Fleeing Violence
Some 80,000 Syrian refugees have fled across the border into Jordan to escape the violence at home. And Jordan is struggling to keep up with the influx. The World’s Matthew Bell has been meeting with some of new arrivals.
One Woman’s Story of Surviving Libya’s Civil War
The civil war in Libya left thousands of people dead. One year ago, a woman in Tripoli risked her life to talk with The World, to tell us what has happening. She was a bitter opponent of Colonel Gaddafi. What we didn’t know was that Hutaf Shanna was eight months pregnant.
Cruise Liner Disasters Strike One Family Twice
Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with Jayne Thomas, the mother of dancer Rebecca Thomas, a crew member aboard the Costa Allegra. Ms. Thomas’ son was a crew member on the Costa Concordia when it ran aground last month.
Color-Blind Artist Neil Harbisson Uses Webcam-Like Eyeborg to ‘Hear’ Color
Color-blind artist, Neil Harbisson, uses sounds to see colors. He’s able to do this using a a high-tech headset designed specifically for him.
Music Heard on Air for February 28, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for February 28, 2012. Artists featured are: Etran Finatawa, Charanga Cakewalk, Jose Feliciano, Khaira Arby, Proem, Mocean Worker, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder.
Fukushima Report: Japan Dodged Major Nuclear Disaster
Nearly a year after the Fukushima disaster, a new report has found that the country was much closer to a bigger nuclear calamity than was known at the time.
Growing Disillusionment with Putin and the Russian Economy
Vladimir Putin is almost certain to become Russia’s President once again. But as The World’s Laura Lynch reports, there is growing disillusionment with Putin over his perceived corruption and abuse of authority.
Slaves at Sea: Investigation into Foreign-Chartered Commercial Fishing Vessels in New Zealand Waters
Lisa Mullins talks with E. Benjamin Skinner about his investigation of conditions for Indonesian workers on foreign-chartered commercial fishing vessels in the seas off New Zealand.
US Policy Sparks Anti-Gay Attacks in Liberia
In December, the Obama administration issued a policy aimed at promoting gay rights as human rights around the world. But in Liberia the policy may be having the opposing effect.
Mdungu’s ‘The Gambian Space Program’
Between 1987 and 2005, Gambia had an emergency landing strip available to NASA. In their recent album, the nine-piece band Mdungu pays homage to Gambia’s brief ties with space.
Senegal: Mbalax Evolution
Guitarist and songwriter Jimi M’baye got his name from Jimi Hendrix. “I used to play tunes like ‘Hey Joe’ and ‘Crosstown Traffic’ when I first started,” Jimi (born Mamadou) told me [...]
Aung San Suu Kyi on Campaign Trail in Myanmar Election
Myanmar (Burma) is holding parliamentary elections in April, and there’s a feeling of palpable change in what was until recently among the most isolated countries on the planet.
Senegal Faces Run-off Vote
A tight race is emerging in Senegal’s controversial presidential election between incumbent Abdoulaye Wade and former Prime Minister Macky Sall, unofficial results suggest.
German Parliament Approves Greece Bailout
German lawmakers have voted to back the second EU/IMF bailout for Greece. Until now, most German politicians have been saying Greece must stay in the eurozone. However, some might now be changing their tune.
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